THE COUNCIL ON CHIROPRACTIC EDUCATION

THE COUNCIL ON CHIROPRACTIC EDUCATION

CCE Accreditation Standards

Principles, Processes & Requirements for Accreditation

January 2018

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CCE Accreditation Standards ? Principles, Processes & Requirements for Accreditation January 2018

Table of Contents

Foreword ............................................................................................................................. iii

CCE Vision and Mission Statements .......................................................................................iv

Section 1 ? CCE Principles and Processes of Accreditation

I. Accreditation by CCE .............................................................................................................................. 1

II. Process of Accreditation for a DCP......................................................................................................... 1

A. Application for Initial Accreditation................................................................................................. 1 1. Letter of Intent 2. Requirements for Eligibility 3. CCE Response

B. Application for Reaffirmation of Accreditation ............................................................................... 3 1. Letter of Intent 2. Requirements for Eligibility 3. CCE Response

C. Process of Accreditation (Initial/Reaffirmation) .............................................................................. 3 1. DCP Self-Study 2. Comprehensive Site Visit and Report to CCE 3. CCE Status Review Meeting

D. Additional Reports and Visits........................................................................................................... 5 1. Program Characteristics Report (PCR) 2. Program Enrollment and Admissions Report (PEAR) 3. Progress Reports 4. Substantive Change Reports 5. Interim Site Visits 6. Focused Site Visits

E. Withdrawal from Accreditation ....................................................................................................... 6 1. Voluntary Withdrawal of Initial Application 2. Voluntary Withdrawal from Accredited Status 3. Default Withdrawal from Accredited Status 4. Notification

F. Reapplication for Accreditation ....................................................................................................... 7

III. Accreditation Actions ............................................................................................................................. 7

A. Decisions and Actions B. CCE Notifications C. Enforcement and Time Frames for Noncompliance Actions

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IV. Deferral................................................................................................................................................... 8 V. Noncompliance Actions.......................................................................................................................... 9

A. Warning B. Probation C. Show Cause Order D. Denial or Revocation VI. Status Description ................................................................................................................................ 10 VII. Complaint and Contact Information..................................................................................................... 11

Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 12 Section 2 ? Requirements for Doctor of Chiropractic Degree Educational Programs.............. 12 A. Mission, Planning and Program Effectiveness...................................................................................... 12 B. Ethics and Integrity............................................................................................................................... 13 C. Governance and Administration .......................................................................................................... 15 D. Resources ............................................................................................................................................. 16 E. Faculty .................................................................................................................................................. 18 F. Student Support Services ..................................................................................................................... 19 G. Student Admissions .............................................................................................................................. 20 H. Curriculum, Competencies and Outcomes Assessment....................................................................... 22 I. Research and Scholarship..................................................................................................................... 29 J. Service .................................................................................................................................................. 30 K. Distance or Correspondence Education (if applicable) ........................................................................ 31

Section 3 ? Requirements for Institutional Accreditation...................................................... 33

A. Title IV/Disclosure B. Transfer of Credit C. Credit Hours

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Foreword

This document presents the process and requirements for The Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) accreditation of Doctor of Chiropractic degree programs (DCPs) within the U.S., and equivalent (as determined by CCE) chiropractic educational programs offered outside the U.S., in accordance with CCE's Vision and Mission. CCE accreditation relies on a peer-review process that is mission driven, evidence informed and outcome based. The attainment of CCE accreditation provides a DCP with expert evaluation and recommendations for improvement. Accreditation provides assurances of educational quality and institutional integrity to governments, jurisdictional licensing and regulatory bodies, institutions, professional organizations, students, other accrediting agencies and the public at large.

The CCE is an autonomous, programmatic and institutional specialized accrediting agency. It is recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation to accredit programs leading to the Doctor of Chiropractic degree and single-purpose institutions offering the Doctor of Chiropractic Program. The Council administers the process of accreditation, renders accreditation decisions, and establishes bylaws, policies, procedures, and accreditation requirements. The Council provides information and assistance to any institution seeking to establish an accredited DCP.

The purpose of CCE is to promote academic excellence and to ensure the quality of chiropractic education. The CCE values educational freedom and institutional autonomy. The CCE does not define or support any specific philosophy regarding the principles and practice of chiropractic, nor do the CCE Standards support or accommodate any specific philosophical or political position. The Standards do not establish the scope of chiropractic practice. They specify core educational requirements but do not otherwise limit the educational process, program curricular content, or topics of study. The processes of accreditation are intended to encourage innovation and advancement in educational delivery.

Accreditation requirements focus on student learning outcomes that prepare DCP graduates to serve as competent, caring, patient-centered and ethical doctors of chiropractic/chiropractic physicians qualified to provide independent, quality, patient-focused care to individuals of all ages and genders by: 1) providing direct access, portal of entry care that does not require a referral from another source; 2) establishing a partnership relationship with continuity of care for each individual patient; 3) evaluating a patient and independently establishing a diagnosis or diagnoses; and, 4) managing the patient's health care and integrating health care services including treatment, recommendations for self-care, referral and/or co-management.

The CCE systematically monitors the adequacy and relevance of the accreditation requirements to substantiate their validity and reliability in measuring DCP effectiveness. The accreditation process is periodically assessed to ensure consistency and proficiency in certifying the quality and integrity of DCPs. CCE employs processes and practices that satisfy due process.

The CCE publishes a list of accredited DCPs and informs its stakeholders and the public regarding the accreditation requirements and process. Communications with the public regarding specific accreditation actions are appropriately transparent, taking into consideration applicable laws and practices (including rights to privacy) and the integrity of the accreditation process. CCE policy references in these Standards are not all inclusive and may be delineated in other CCE publications. They are intended only to assist the reader for quick reference.

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